San Luis Obispo -
Get around
By car is the best way to go if you want to see the surrounding areas of San Luis Obispo. SLO does have a Transit System but it end its service at ten p.m. on the weekdays and even earlier on the weekends.
Attractions
Make sure you go downtown and take a look a Bubble Gum Alley and leave some of your own chewed gum behind (south side of Higuera Street between Broad and Garden).
Also see the historic Mission in the downtown area. After you have seen downtown head on over to the Madonna Inn to see the Pink Room and the famous mens' bathroom (pictures ).
Just south of downtown SLO, take the Madonna Rd. exit off the 101 and park at the sprawling hotel. Go in the main entrance, take a right, go down the stairs to the mens' room.
Get In
By plane
San Luis Obispo has a one terminal airport. Scheduled flights are available to and from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas (weekend service only) on United, American and America West airlines. Prices start around $200 for a ticket purchased separately, but are much less expensive when combined with flights going through San Francisco or Los Angeles.
By train
Amtrak runs a train through San Luis Obispo a couple times a day. Make sure you leave plenty of time because it takes 6 hours to get to SLO from San Francisco and 8 hours to get to SLO from San Diego.
By bus
Greyhound also offers bus routes into SLO. Once again set aside time because the trips can be long but Greyhound is one of the cheapest ways to go.
By car
Since San Luis Obispo is home to the first ever motel it is definitely a car town. Highway 101 runs through SLO and besides Highway 1 it is the only way into town.
Activities
• Take some time to walk around the downtown area. It is beginning to lose its charm as the big business move in but it still has some class left. If you feel like walking take the stream trail by the old mission for a peaceful walk. On Thursdays head downtown for the weekly farmers market where bands, college students, and produce stands pack the streets to bring an eclectic atmosphere.
• Bike to poly canyon. Located on the north east side of the Cal Poly campus. Or hike Bishop's Peak located to the west of campus for an immaculate view of SLO and the surrounding areas including Morro Bay.
Dining
SLO likes to say that it has the best tri-tip you can ever find. Make sure you are in the mood for some good BBQ.
Lodging
• Best Western Royal Oak Motor Hotel, 214 Madonna Road, (805) 544-4410, Toll-free: (800) 545-4410, Fax: (805) 544-3026
• Best Western Somerset Manor & Restaurant, 1895 Monterey Street, (805) 544-0973, Fax: (805) 541-2805
• Holiday Inn Express, 1800 Monterey Street, (805) 544-8600
• Motel 6 San Luis Obispo North, 1433 Calle Joaquin, (805) 549-9595, Fax: (805) 544-2826
• Motel 6 San Luis Obispo South, 1625 Calle Joaquin, (805) 541-6992, Fax: (805) 547-1152
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